The Theatrical Studies Option is intended for students wanting a broad based study of the theatre discipline, for students wanting to pursue careers in playwriting, management, theatre history/criticism, or for students wanting to pursue graduate study at the MA or Ph.D level.  All theatre students also complete a strong core of liberal arts courses. Students not admitted into the Acting or Musical Theatre Option may enter the program under Theatrical Studies and re-audition for the performance program they choose the following fall.